What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.

How far is it from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The distance between Cologne and Altenkirchen is 361 km. The road distance is 220.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Altenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 4m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 38m.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altenkirchen is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cologne to Altenkirchen.

Where can I stay near Altenkirchen?

There are 877+ hotels available in Altenkirchen.

Cologne to Altenkirchen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
5h 4m
€62–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
7h 38m
€23–39
Drive 220.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Altenkirchencar 220.2 km
2h 30m
€32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Homburgtrain Re1
7h
€45–89
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain Re22
2. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Homburgtrain Rb71
8h 5m
€62–89

Cologne to Altenkirchen by train and bus

70Weekly Services

5h 4mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Altenkirchen.

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Distance: 360.6 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Altenkirchen, Ortsmitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, Hauptbahnhof, Homburg, and Waldmohr, Mitte in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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